Christmas cuisine around the world

The Christmas is one of the most festive dates of the year, as families and friends gather to share all kinds of delicious dishes, desserts, and drinks. However, Christmas cuisine in other countries is very different from that of Mexico. If you want to learn more about these festive dishes, we will tell you more below.Christmas Cuisine Around the WorldHere we tell you more about the Christmas dishes that are prepared in countries from Oceania, Europe, and Asia. You will be surprised and inspired to cook a very international dinner.GermanyThe Germans prepare a wide variety of dishes to celebrate Christmas Eve, which include duck, goose, rabbit, or pork. As for the sides, they are usually made with potatoes, sausages, and red cabbage. For dessert, Germans enjoy the traditional stollen, a sweet bread filled with candied fruit.AustraliaDuring the Christmas season, Australians are in the middle of summer, so their dinner is nothing like what we cook in Mexico. In that country, dishes like prawns, salads, and chicken dishes are often prepared. For dessert, the famous pavlova, a dessert made with meringues, whipped cream, and fresh fruits, is a must. It is also common for them to organize barbecues outdoors.You can also read: Christmas Cuisine in Latin AmericaSpainIn Spain, just like in Italy, the Christmas dinner includes seafood dishes, but we can also find dishes like turkey. For dessert, Spaniards enjoy the famous turrones.United StatesIn the U.S., the Christmas dinner is very similar to that of Thanksgiving: turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and desserts like apple or pecan pie. To accompany these delicious dishes, Americans usually drink eggnog, a rich and festive egg punch.PhilippinesIn this Asian country, lechon is a must during the Christmas dinner, as it is the most traditional dish in the Philippines. On the other hand, this dish is accompanied by cheese, pasta with a sweet tomato sauce, fruit salad, and spring rolls.FranceDuring Christmas dinner, the French prefer dishes with lobster, oysters, and prawns, as well as foie gras, cheeses, and turkey. For dessert, the traditional yule log cannot be missing.IndiaAlthough most practice Hinduism, there are small Catholic communities that celebrate Christmas. The dishes usually prepared on this date are kuswar, a variety of sweets, cookies, and fruit cakes. For dinner, families enjoy the traditional biryani, a dish made with meat, spices, and rice, as well as curry and lamb.EnglandChristmas dinners in England usually include very traditional dishes like turkey, roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, bread pudding with dried fruits, pastries, and other desserts.You can also read: Rompope, a conventual-origin drinkItalyIn this European country, Christmas dinner is known as The Feast of the Seven Fishes, during which 7 dishes prepared with seafood such as cod, eels, anchovies, oysters, octopus, carp, mussels, and other ingredients are enjoyed. To close the dinner on December 24th with a flourish, classic desserts like tiramisu and panettone are a must.JamaicaIn this country, Christmas is celebrated with a tasty goat meat curry, but some prefer beef or chicken. As a side dish, rice is prepared and accompanied by a traditional punch with rum.JapanAlthough it may seem hard to believe, the Japanese usually enjoy KFC chicken during Christmas Eve. So, during this special date, families in Japan will enjoy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and biscuits.LebanonThe Catholic community in Lebanon prepares turkey or chicken, as well as the traditional kibbeh, hummus, and tabbouleh. Due to French colonization, the famous yule log is also often prepared.You can also read: Typical Mexican Food for Christmas and New Year Celebrations